Manzanita Healthcare Center is a fast-paced Skilled Nursing Facility looking for an Admissions Coordinator to join the Director of Business Development and the Admissions Department to help with continued success of the facility.
This is an EXEMPT position, answering to the Director of Business Development and Administrator.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience
At least 3 years admissions in a skilled nursing facility or equivalent IDT experience in a healthcare setting.
Essential Functions
Handles confidential information appropriately and is HIPAA compliant.
Friendly and courteous to residents, co-workers etc, and takes ownership in solving problems (taking initiative where appropriate).
Works well in a team, owning personally assigned work and assisting wherever needed to get the job done.
Follows established policies and guidelines.
Reliable and predictable attendance.
Administrative Functions
Receive and follow work schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
Assist in interviewing residents/guardians/sponsors and obtaining required admission information and signatures.
Admit and prepare identification records for residents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain an accurate record of available beds.
Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
Provide residents with admission information packet (e.g., resident rights, notice of privacy practices, admissions contract, etc.).
Obtain the resident/guardian’s signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc.
Maintain a current listing of all residents and assigned room numbers. Provide copies of such listing to nursing service, management, government agencies and personnel, etc., as necessary and in accordance with our privacy rules.
Attach preadmission documentation to admission papers as appropriate.
Forward completed medical records to the Health Information/Medical Records Department as appropriate.
Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.
Notify nursing service when the resident has arrived at the facility to assure that a member of the nursing staff escorts the resident to his/her assigned room.
Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents.
Review/explain the resident, and/or guardian, room rates, billing procedures, visitors/guest privileges, restrictions, resident care procedures, etc., as appropriate.
Refer admission problems to proper authority, i.e., office supervisor, credit manager, nursing service, social services, etc.
Keep abreast of current Medicare/Medicaid regulations governing admission/discharge requirements of health care facilities.
Maintain daily and monthly census report as directed.
Assist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling resident assessments.
This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to support healthcare operations while developing their administrative expertise. If you thrive in energetic settings where your organizational skills can shine, we invite you to apply!
Pay: From $70,304.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
